SHS utilizing social media to help students and staff communicate
Bryanna Morykan, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
What many teachers feel is hurting students may actually be the key to promoting Stroudsburg High School. When it comes to the topic of social media, people often either love the idea of it or hate it. When asked if social media is beneficial in promoting our school, our principal Mr. Jeffrey Sodl ...
Describe Yourself In 5 Words or Less Contest Winners!!
Gabrielle Buchanan, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
The Mountaineer staff would like to thank everyone who submitted a description of yourself in 5 words or less to our contest. The response was fabulous. After a great debate, we chose the 3 winners. Winners should pick up their prizes in room C207 during period 4. Winners: "No this is Patrick"- Sarah Hauser "Baby ...
New bridge connects high school students to the community
Alefiyah Vahanvaty, Editor-in-Chief/Managing Editor
September 28, 2018
The Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission (SROSRC) partnered with Stroud Township and the Stroudsburg Area School District to build a Pocono Creek Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the McMichaels Creek. The bridge connects the SHS campus with the end of Knights Street. This new bridge pro...
Describe yourself in 5 words or less!
September 18, 2018
Describe yourself in 5 words or less and you may win a prize. Simply "Comment" at the bottom of this story. Here are some past winners. The Total Package Jaco Sattamini Exciting, Messy, Funny, Imaginative, Mysteriousa Andrew Alves I'm ugly and I'm Proud Emilio Arostegui Bookworm, ...
ConGRAD-ulations Class of 2018!
Helana Hunter & Taylor Craig, Staff Photographer/writer
June 11, 2018
On Friday, June 8, the Class of 2018 said one last goodbye to Stroudsburg High School. After four long years of high school, the seniors are ready to move on to the next step in their life. Check out the photo gallery from Friday!
Moving Up Day 2018: Juniors move up and seniors move out
Helana Hunter, Staff Photographer
June 8, 2018
Last week, at Moving Up Day (a tradition since 1932) Stroudsburg High School, the junior class replaces the senior class. Also, seniors are awarded scholarships and new beginnings as they prepare to move out of high school. Enjoy these photos from moving up day and see if you're in it! ...
Humans of Stroudsburg
Helana Hunter, Staff writer
June 8, 2018
Hi, my name is Helana Hunter and I run a social media network called Humans of Stroudsburg. The page is made to promote individuality and understanding of the people around you. The process includes to pick a person, except it’s not like normal picking, it’s completely random. Next I start inte...
Class of 2018 Seniors: Here are your destinations, quotes, and other neat details
Helen Hawkes and Emily Garbarino
June 6, 2018
Seniors… you are destined to leave us! In a recent google form, we were able to ask seniors various questions, including their destinations after graduating from SHS. A google sheet with the information from each senior is linked below. Make sure to check out their quotes as well as their advice to unde...
ESL Class of 2018 share their culture with food and more!
Makayla Maynard, Helen Hawkes, and Emily Garbarino
June 5, 2018
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program held their annual banquet honoring the seniors on Friday, May 25. “We have students from 15 different countries with 10 different languages in our class,” said ESL teacher Ms. Jackie VanGorden. Every student found a travel video from their country...
SJHS club Acceptance Project hosts “Rapid Fire” discussion on gun control
Alefiyah Vahanvaty, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
Recently, Stroudsburg Junior High School (SJHS) students were engaged in passionate discussion about gun control. The topics ranged from heavy social media monitoring to detecting a potential shooter, and they further discussed whether or not stronger gun regulations would prevent gun-related violence. ...
SHS 2018 Valedictorian: Erin Hunt
Brooke Givens, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018
Describe your feelings about earning this outstanding award? I am very grateful and honored to have earned this award. It definitely was not an easy accomplishment, but I believe that it is well worth the countless late nights of studying. Which teacher/educator has been most influential in your acade...
SHS 2018 Salutatorian: Dillon Possinger
Brooke Givens, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018
Describe your feelings about earning this outstanding award? I am definitely happy to receive this. My family is proud of me and all, but it doesn’t change how I go about my life. Yes it’s nice, but it doesn’t really change too much with regards to school or my social life. Which teac...
